The following water restrictions will be enforced in the Central Highlands with regards to watering of private lawns and gardens. These restrictions are implemented under the Drought Management Plan of 2009. (Note: Triggers and restriction levels are on pages 54-61).
The Queensland Government also has some tips for using water wisely.
Update 21 January 2019 – Emerald and Blackwater are now on Level 1 water restrictions – please click on the name of the town below to view the restriction details.
More information, including extra restrictions for pools, fountains and businesses use can be found in this document.
Updated 14 December 2018. The level in the dams that supply water to Capella reached the level to trigger level 2 water restrictions. The guide for level 2 water restrictions is:
More information, including extra restrictions for pools, fountains and businesses use can be found in this document.
Level 1 water restrictions have been placed on Emerald and Blackwater until further notice.
For garden beds and shrubbery areas this means:
For lawn areas this means:
More information, including extra restrictions for pools, fountains and businesses use can be found in this document.
More information, including extra restrictions for pools, fountains and businesses use can be found in this document.
More information, including extra restrictions for pools, fountains and businesses use can be found in this document.